The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #1020 - Jan 25 2025
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Jan 25, 2025 Andrea Jones-Roy, a founding director of Notacon, joins the discussion to explore fascinating topics around trust in scientists and surprising research findings. They analyze a global study revealing variable trust in science, especially in countries like Egypt and India. The episode critically examines controversial claims about telepathy in nonverbal autistic children, emphasizing the need for evidence-based approaches. Listeners are also treated to insights on the Andromeda galaxy and its inspiring cosmic story, all while engaging in playful challenges like guessing animal sounds.
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Audiology Exam
- Steven Novella shares his experience of his first audiology exam.
- He discovered a notch in his high-frequency hearing, likely related to his tinnitus.
Hearing Aid Advice
- Hearing aids can help raise the floor of hearing sensitivity.
- Consistent use helps the brain adapt to processing a wider range of sound.
Tinnitus Treatment
- There's no current cure for tinnitus, as it's related to brain audio processing, not nerve damage.
- Managing its impact is possible, but eliminating or reducing the ringing itself isn't yet.